Work in Boise
Quality of life, low cost of doing business, an educated and motivated workforce, and the presence of numerous post-secondary educational institutions provide valley companies with a healthy environment in which to do business. The economy is a healthy mix of business, education, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government and the military and professional communities.
Employment
While the traditional resource-based industries of agriculture, forest products, and mining continue to contribute to the economy, high-tech, tourism, retail trade,
health care, business, and information services are growth sectors. |
Traffic
& Transportation
Efficient and well-maintained road systems run throughout the Boise-Nampa MSA, giving employees quick and easy travel to and from the workplace.
The average commute time of 20.2 minutes is nearly 20 percent faster than the national average. |
Relocation
Whether it’s the vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, the
friendly people or the mild climate, Boise and the surrounding
communities afford a quality of life second to none. |
Demographics
The Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP), a division of the Boise
Metro Chamber of Commerce, maintains specific demographic information
for the Boise metro area. |
Economic
Development
With a long-term mission of creating jobs, encouraging investment in the community and maintaining a balanced quality of life, BVEP is actively involved in the economic vitality of the Boise Valley. |
Wages
& Income
BVEP also maintains workforce information for the Boise Valley,
including labor market data and wage data for the Boise MSA. |